From Pennsylvania Division 9, July 23, 17 -
Rick Diienno takes the win at Division 9 AFT tournament on the Delaware river.
Running out of Neshaminy State Marina in Cornwell Hights Pennsylvania,
the West Deptford, NJ angler caught 5 bass weighing 12.14 pounds.
For the victory, Rick took home a check for $249.

In second among these AFT competitors, Dennis Budzitowski of Delran, NJ, caught 5 bass weighing 8.09 pounds. He pocketed a check for $94.

Next Divisional Tournament:
August 12th, 2017 on the Delaware River, Neshaminy State Marina.
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These anglers accrued valuable points toward the divisional angler of the year title.
The points champion from each division will compete in the
annual American Bass Anglers AFT Angler of The Year Final Round Fish-Off.
In addition, the top 500 anglers from the various divisions will earn
the right to compete in the three-day ABA, AFT National Championship tournament.

The American Fishing Tour offers low cost, close to home bass
tournaments that are designed for the weekend angler.
All ABA anglers fish for money and points.
The points advance the angler to their divisional championship
and the top 500 anglers in the US are invited to the American
Fishing Tour National Championship.

Den was 2 points behind Tenags, and Scott was breathing down his neck. He didn't think he had much
of a chance but a good limit on day 1 put him in the lead. That limit was anchored by a 3 pounder
that he literally got on his last cast. Day 2 he thought he had lost at 2pm only had two in the boat.
But same place as the day before. He put 3 more in the boat in the last 10 minutes to seal the win.
Joe Ciamaichela Jr wins COY for the 5th time in row. He held off a late charge by Ray Marcinkiewicz
to continue his non-boater dominance. But I think he maybe hearing footsteps!

2017 AOYDen Budzitowski

2017 COYJoe Ciamaichela Jr

Mike Piccolo took the AOY lead into the 2 day, But after day one, it looked like Mike Tenaglia could pull off
a come from behind win. But Pic brought in a big 17 lb sack on day two to seal the win!
Joe Phillips needed just one more fish, but it was not to be! Joe Ciamaichela Jr wins COY for the 4th year in a row.
Great job Joe!

2016 AOYMike Piccolo

2016 COYJoe Ciamaichela Jr

Ryan Bauman took a big lead into the 2 day and did not disappoint. His 12 lb sack on day one
sealed the deal for Angler of the year.
Joe Ciamaichela Jr wins COY for the 3rd year in a row. He was behind going into the finals but pulled out
another title on the last event.

2015 AOYRyan Bauman

2015 COYJoe Ciamaichela Jr

Bill Cowperthwait kicked tail for most of the year, and went into the finals with a good lead
but on saturday he could not manage a fish, leaving the door open for AOY. But Bill is
a tough competitor and locked the deal up with a good sack on sunday.
Robert Winward wins the two day championship. A cold front made the fishing tough but Robert
had them figured out when no one else could.
Joe Ciamaichela Jr wins COY for the 2nd year in a row. He had a big lead going into the finals
and crushed all hope amoung his competitors with a 5 pounder on day one.

Ricky D, crushed the field with a 29 lb sack to win the two day and nail down his 3rd AOY
title and his second in a row. Great Job Ricky your the man!!!
Joe Ciamaichela Jr wins the COY title, he was in a tight race with Randy all year but he
came thru big in the 2 day, to nail down the win. Congrats Joe!!!

Ricky DiIenno locks up his 2nd AOY crown. It was a real tight race this year with
three anglers within 2 pts of the lead. Although Ricky could not manage a limit
the fish he did bring were quailty enough to make him our first ever two time winner.
Dale Gorrell wins the two day championship for the second year in a row. He held off
a sunday charge by Mike Piccolo to nail down the win.
Randy Iorio wins COY for the 5th time and 4th straight, the competeition was tough
this year with 4 co-anglers giving Randy a good run.

Mike Piccolo lead much of the year based on 3 early season wins on the flats. But that
did nothing but cause Dale Gorrell to focus. Conditions were tough with high muddy water
But Dale managed the only limit on
the final day to tie Mike for the points lead. Causing a special tie breaker tournament
in which Dale prevaled. Randy Iorio locked up COY for the 3rd straight time, can anybody beat
this guy?

2011 AOYDale Gorrell

2011 COYRandy Iorio

Going into the 2 day, four guys within 5 pts of the AOY lead.
Den didn't think he had much of a chance but 2 solid limits
propelled him to win both the Division Championship and AOY.
Randy had a great season, his win on the flats gave him a
commanding lead going into the finals, and a solid limit on
day one sealed the deal for COY.

2010 AOYDen Budzitowski

2010 COYRandy Iorio

Jeff Lead all year but Tim K, Mike T and Chris D closed the gap and gave us all an exciting finsh to the season.
Jeff was trailing after day 1 but brought in a limit on the last day to win both the division championship and AOY.
Randy broke into a good lead after the final one day event, and slamed the door shut with a good limit on day one
of the finals.

2009 AOYJeff Warner

2009 COYRandy Iorio

Ricky D, and Ralph Ferguson were in a tight race all year, but Rick Hung on to his lead on the last day winning both the
Division championship and nailing down AOY. Ray M pulled a great come from behind
win over defending co-angler champ Randy Iorio during the two day.

2008 AOYRick DiIenno

2008 COYRay Marcinkiewicz

Johnny V and Dave Seemans were in the closest AOY race ever, after day 1 of the championship they were separated by only 0.05 lbs.
But John came thru on the last day with a big 13 lb. sack winning both the Division championship and AOY.
The Co-angler race was tight as well with Randy, Rob Santos, Cody Shwartz and Ed Barry all in the running on the last day.
But Randy's experience paid off with a good sack winning COY.

2007 AOYJohn Vanore

2007 COYRandy Iorio

Dave Seemans dominated in 2006 with 2 wins, 4 seconds and a 3rd place finish. But Trail Oliver deleiverd an
impressive 21 lb sack for the two day edgeing out Dave for the 2 day championship. But Dave's second place
was more than enuough to earn him well deserved AOY honors.